Monday, April 24, 2017
RV RELATED RECALLS FROM NHTSA ON APRIL 24, 2017 FOR FOREST RIVER, NEWMAR, GULFSTREAM, TIFFIN, THOR MOTOR COACH
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V227000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 54
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles. The fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock in these vehicles may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to unlatch and the deck to drop unexpectedly.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners with stronger ones, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-03242017-0360.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V229000
Manufacturer Newmar Corporation
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 26
Summary
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017 King Aire motorhomes. The seals on the headlight harness connectors may not be properly seated, allowing water to enter the connector. As a result, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reseat the seals as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 3, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V230000
Manufacturer Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 251
Summary
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Amerilite trailers, model 14RBC. The Federal Placard on these vehicles may have incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Remedy
Gulf Stream will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2017. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS040417.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V232000
Manufacturer Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 154
Summary
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-108.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V235000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 7
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 2,200 lbs when the correct GAWR actually is 3,000 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Remedy
Forest River will notify owner's, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 15, 2017. Owner's may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-04042017-0366.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V238000
Manufacturer Thor Motor Coach
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 90
Summary
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Palazzo 36.1 and 36.3 motorhomes. The Federal certification label on these vehicles indicates an incorrect front tire rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Remedy
TMC will notify owners and will provide corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall expected to begin June 5, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000133.
